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Theodosis D. Galanides

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CRD#: 1249396
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Theodosis Demetrios Galanides, who also goes by Ted Galanides, Theodore D. Galanides, was a registered financial professional .

Theodosis is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Theodosis had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ted Galanides | Theodore D. Galanides

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 4, 2016 - February 22, 2021

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151523
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Past

December 2, 2009 - December 31, 2015

NIKE INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151892
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

March 17, 1995 - November 18, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
NORFOLK, VA
Past

January 28, 1995 - November 18, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
NORFOLK, VA
Past

November 16, 1989 - January 28, 1995

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 11, 1988 - November 30, 1989

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 19, 1984 - April 11, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
MW
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2009 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/3/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MW
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2009 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 W Main Street Suite 450, Lexington, KY 40507
Mailing Address
Phone number
(859) 543-4516
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
64

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2A 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,802
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,885,527,411

Red Flags


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Company Information


MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 151523

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